full steam

Example Sentences

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“Before the election, it was definitely full steam ahead,” said one person familiar with the case.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

Everything seems to be moving full steam ahead for the sale of Warner Bros.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Under EU rules, at least nine countries could go full steam ahead on the project without others.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Despite his high ambitions, Hindoyan said he isn’t going full steam right away — hence his modest two-production slate, although that number will increase in future years, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

But Hermione’s eyes narrowed dangerously again, and he added swiftly, “But it’s the best plan we’ve got, so full steam ahead, I say.”

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling